Routes up
Binn Mhairg routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard RouteHiking · 12km · from Bridge of BalgieModerate
The standard route to Binn Mhairg starts from Bridge of Balgie, it follows a well-defined path through Glen Lyon and ascends via the southeast ridge, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 10km · from Bridge of BalgieGrade 1 Scramble
This route involves a scramble up the north ridge of Binn Mhairg, providing a more challenging ascent with some exposure and requiring basic scrambling skills.
West Face ClimbClimbing · 8km · from Loch RannochGrade 3 Climb
The west face offers a technical climbing route with several pitches, suitable for experienced climbers, it provides a direct and steep ascent to the summit.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Binn Mhairg today?
Binn Mhairg today (updated 05:43, 18 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. A good day for the hills.
Binn Mhairg weather today
Overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Binn Mhairg weather tomorrow
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 27 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Binn Mhairg weather this weekend
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Binn Mhairg summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodayOvercast | Good | 7°/2° | -1° | 10/13 | 0% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Good | 7°/4° | 1° | 22/27 | 2% |
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| Tue 20Moderate rain | Poor | 8°/4° | -2° | 41/51 | 92% |
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| Wed 21Moderate drizzle | Marginal | 6°/4° | -1° | 29/37 | 84% |
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| Thu 22Light drizzle | Marginal | 6°/3° | 0° | 26/33 | 91% |
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| Fri 23Light drizzle | Marginal | 7°/3° | -1° | 31/38 | 96% |
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| Sat 24Thunderstorm | Poor | 7°/4° | -1° | 64/80 | 83% |
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Binn Mhairg 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Sun 25Slight rain showers | Poor | 12°/4° | -1° | 49/61 | 92% |
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| Mon 26Slight rain showers | Poor | 11°/5° | 1° | 42/53 | 87% |
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| Tue 27Moderate drizzle | Poor | 7°/3° | -2° | 44/55 | 78% |
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| Wed 28Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/5° | 1° | 27/34 | 75% |
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| Thu 29Dense drizzle | Marginal | 10°/5° | 2° | 33/42 | 71% |
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| Fri 30Light drizzle | Marginal | 8°/3° | 1° | 12/15 | 69% |
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| Sat 31Slight rain showers | Poor | 9°/2° | -1° | 42/52 | 55% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Binn Mhairg each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 612m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Binn Mhairg each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 08:11, sunset 18:36
10h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 09:00 and starts 17:46. From the summit you see the sun 08:06 to 18:40.
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About Binn Mhairg
Binn Mhairg is 612 m (2,009 ft) high with 22 m of prominence. It is in Maumturk Mountains, Ireland. OS grid reference L902520. It is the 11th highest of the 40 summits Peakify lists in Maumturk Mountains. The nearest summits are Binn Chaonaigh (0.5 km), Barrslievenaroy East Top (1.0 km) and Barrslievenaroy (1.6 km).
How high is Binn Mhairg?
Binn Mhairg is 612 metres high with 22 metres of prominence.
Where is Binn Mhairg?
Binn Mhairg is listed in Maumturk Mountains, Ireland.
Are there routes for Binn Mhairg?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Binn Mhairg, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Route (12km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Binn Mhairg today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Binn Mhairg tomorrow?
Monday 19 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 1°C, summit wind 22 mph gusting 27 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What is the weather on Binn Mhairg this weekend?
Sunday 18 October: overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 10 mph gusting 13 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Binn Mhairg?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Written and kept up to date by the Peakify team. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
